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AG03 DFJ

2003 Citroen Saxo

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Citroen Saxo55,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 DFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 92,488 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (Nearside + Offside)

Fail 13 Apr 2026 92,484 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (Nearside + Offside)

Pass 3 Apr 2025 91,930 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT SPLIT

OIL LEAK FROM GEAR BOX AND ENGINE

ALL 4 TYRES SPLITTING

Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 89,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 86,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,566 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 86,543 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Excessive play in aftermarket coilover shaft (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,632 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,589 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,538 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

cracks in tread of n/s/r tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,536 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

cracks in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2014 77,494 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 77,494 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2013 76,675 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 76,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres on 2.5-3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2011 73,637 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 73,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,444 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 62,444 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,927 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 8,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 1,977 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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AG03 DFJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 55,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AG03 DFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Saxo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AG03 DFJ registered?

AG03 DFJ is a 2003 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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